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Being Nikki (Airhead #2)
336 pages
A delightfully chaotic blend of high-fashion glamour, corporate espionage, and teenage identity crisis.
What it feels like
Reading this sequel feels like flipping through a glossy fashion magazine that has been secretly encoded with a high-stakes corporate conspiracy. The pace is incredibly brisk, driven by a snappy, conversational prose style that perfectly captures the wry, overwhelmed voice of a brainy teen trapped in a supermodel's life. The mood balances the glittering, superficial chaos of runway shows and celebrity parties with a creeping, suspenseful dread as the protagonist uncovers the dark truths behind her new existence. It is a delightfully dramatic experience that explores the friction between outward appearances and inner identity. Fans of early 2000s YA will devour this nostalgic, witty blend of high school romance, secret identities, and glamorous espionage.
- Mood
- glamorous
- chaotic
- suspenseful
- Tone
- wry
- satirical
- dramatic
- conversational
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- the facade of fame · corporate conspiracy · identity crisis · hidden depths · teenage double life
- The writing
- Snappy, dialogue-driven, and infused with a distinctively witty, relatable teenage voice.
- The arc
- The protagonist moves from feeling trapped and overwhelmed by her bizarre new reality to actively fighting back against the forces trying to control her.
- Who it's for
- Readers who crave early 2000s YA nostalgia, blending high-stakes corporate espionage with runway glamour and high school drama.
Content notes
- medical trauma
- corporate conspiracy
- missing parent
About the book
THINGS AREN'T PRETTY FOR EMERSON WATTS.
Em was sure there couldn't be anything worse than being a brainiac in the body of a teenaged supermodel.
But it turned out she was wrong.
It turns out she has a mother who's gone mysteriously missing, a brother who's shown up on her doorstep demanding answers, a former best friend who's intent on destroying Stark Enterprises, and a British heartthrob who's written a song about her that's topping the charts.
How can Em balance all that with school and runway shows - especially when she's got ex-boyfriends crawling out of the woodwork who want more than just a photo op, a sister who is headed to the high school cheerleading championships, and a company she represents that seems to be turning to the dark side...
Not to mention trying to convince the love of her life that models aren't really airheads after all... especially one model in particular.
BUT THEN, NOBODY SAID IT WAS GOING TO BE EASY BEING NIKKI.
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